Virtual reality to reduce pain during ultrasound-guided obstetric needle procedures

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This single-site, randomized controlled pilot at Mount Sinai will enroll adult obstetric patients undergoing ultrasound-guided needle procedures and randomize them to receive either a virtual reality experience during the procedure or standard care. Participants will complete validated questionnaires measuring pain and anxiety immediately after the procedure, plus surveys on intervention acceptability and overall satisfaction. The protocol excludes people with a history of seizures or severe motion sickness and requires English fluency. The primary outcomes are patient-reported procedural pain and anxiety.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria:

* Age ≥18
* English-speaking
* Undergoing ultrasound-guided needle procedure at Mount Sinai

Exclusion criteria:

* History of seizures
* Severe motion sickness

Where it's running

• Mount Sinai Obstetrics and Gynecology
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Daniel Katz, MD — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• Study coordinator: Lucy Shang, BA
• Email: lucy.shang@icahn.mssm.edu
• Phone: 212-241-7475

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.